The Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers better performance with its advanced processor and graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, gaming, or engineering software. It also features a larger screen with higher resolution, which is ideal for detailed work or entertainment, but this means the laptop is heavier and less portable than the HP Stream 14". On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is much more affordable, lighter, and thus more portable, with modest specifications that are adequate for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and streaming video, but it lacks the power for heavy multitasking or demanding applications. Battery life on the HP Stream may also last longer due to its less demanding components, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 will likely consume more power for its performance capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP Stream 14"
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
351.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for general use, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM for multitasking, and high screen resolution, factors crucial for a smooth computing experience in general use. On the other hand, the HP Stream 14" is less capable with its basic CPU and lower screen quality, but it excels in portability and battery life, making it suitable for lightweight tasks and mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a fast screen refresh rate suitable for immersive gaming and 3D applications, in contrast to the HP Stream 14" with an entry-level Intel UHD Graphics chip and a lower refresh rate, which holds it back for demanding visual tasks. Additionally, the Aorus boasts a more powerful processor and better screen quality, but these factors also make it heavier and less portable than the stream-lined HP Stream 14".
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
5.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Stream 14" is poor.
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, significantly more RAM, and a superior screen quality, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks; conversely, the HP Stream 14" has an entry-level CPU and GPU, lower screen quality, and is less equipped to handle such intensive applications, though it scores higher in portability and operating noise, making it more suited for basic tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for content creation, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is good for software development, while the HP Stream 14" is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
5.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
351.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
220.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a better screen than the HP Stream 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a sharp, bright display for everyday tasks, the Gigabyte Aorus 7 offers a superior viewing experience over the HP Stream 14", particularly due to its higher resolution and brighter panel. For engineering and design, where accurate colors are critical, the Aorus 7's coverage of color gamuts makes a considerable difference. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Aorus 7's lower refresh rate may hinder the smoothness of fast-paced visuals, making it less ideal despite its better resolution and panel technology.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Stream 14" has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Stream 14" has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
5.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has good build quality, while the HP Stream 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,190
$299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte Aorus 7 has a price of $1,190 and the HP Stream 14" costs $299.
"The Gigabyte Aorus 7 is a gaming laptop that is pitched at perhaps the hardest market to get right: the mid-range. So, unlike high-end gaming laptops that can throw the latest and greatest components together in a bid to attract gamers with plenty of money to spend, or budget gaming laptops that can make wise cuts that are justified as long as the price is low enough, mid-rangers like the Gigabyte Aorus 7 have to balance the two."
"With half of the main system memory and a fraction of the storage that we recommend in any budget Windows laptop, the HP Stream 14 does not impress. Perhaps it doesn't need to, depending on your reference point. For the price, you're getting a functional laptop with Windows 10, which already places the HP Stream 14 above most Chromebooks on that merit alone. Still, in this price range, you can't do much worse, but you can do better. In fact, for just $100 more, you can grab the much superior budget option, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14."
Get a great deal on the Gigabyte Aorus 7 or the HP Stream 14"
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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